Had a similar issue when I moved into my first place. Thought swapping showerheads would fix it, but nope—turned out the main culprit was actually the pressure regulator valve near the water meter. It was set way too low by the previous owner. Adjusted that slightly (carefully!) and boom, instant improvement. Might be worth checking yours before spending money on new showerheads or pipe cleaning...
Had something similar happen at my apartment—thought I was being clever swapping out the faucet aerators. Turns out the landlord had installed a cheap valve that was half-closed behind the sink cabinet. Quick tweak and suddenly I wasn't showering under a drizzle anymore... lesson learned!
That's a pretty satisfying fix—glad you caught it. But honestly, I wonder how many people out there are unknowingly dealing with similar hidden issues? I mean, landlords or builders cutting corners to save a buck isn't exactly rare. Makes you think twice about what's lurking behind your walls or cabinets... Anyway, good on you for sorting it out yourself; every drop counts when it comes to conserving water.
Had a similar issue when I moved into my place—turned out the builder had used undersized pipes to cut costs. Took me ages to pinpoint it. Good job catching yours early, definitely worth the effort to fix it yourself.
"definitely worth the effort to fix it yourself."
Usually I'd agree, but DIY plumbing can get messy real quick if you're not careful. I've seen folks turn a minor pressure issue into a flooded basement... sometimes it's smarter (and cheaper) to call in a pro.